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If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur
By Linda Bailey
A humorous survey of the practical things dinosaurs can do explains how otherwise unused dinosaurs can offer a perfect excuse for forgetting homework while also making good nutcrackers, kites, and burglar alarms.

The Great Big Dinosaur Treasury: Tales of Adventure and Discovery
By Carol Carrick
Collects eight dinosaur picture books and provides online access to dinosaur-themed accessories.

First Big Book of Dinosaurs
By Catherine D. Hughes
This book provides pictures and brief facts about a variety of different kinds of dinosaurs.

Origami Dinosaurs
By Lisa Miles
Dinosaur origami patterns for Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, T. Rex and more.

Tyrannosaurus Rex: The King of the Dinosaurs
By Anna Obiols
The little boy in this story has a very vivid imagination and a lot of interest in dinosaurs. In this whimsical tale, he makes friends with a Tyrannosaurus Rex. As the story progresses, he discovers facts about his dinosaur friend and learns how the Tyrannosaurus Rex differs from all other dinosaurs. 

Dinosaur Farm
By Frann Preston-Gannon
Describes the daily activities of being a dinosaur farmer, from waking up early to taking care of the animals, big and small.

Dinosaurs from Head to Tail
By Stacey Roderick
From one dinosaur's head to another's tail, this informational picture book challenges readers to guess which prehistoric creature each of eight different body parts belongs to.

Meet Dizzy Dinosaur!
By Jack Tickle
Dizzy Dinosaur loves to have fun! But sometimes he's a little bit silly. A wonderfully interactive book, packed with moments for tickling, shaking, and shouting.

Dinosaur!: Dinosaurs and Other Amazing Prehistoric Creatures as You've Never Seen Them Before By John Woodward
Profiles a range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal species from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Eras, featuring such animals as allosaurus, diplodocus, and mosasaurus.
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